About the Funding Information Network

Network partners provide local nonprofit communities with access to Foundation Center funding databases, nonprofit trainings, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded social sector professionals.

A key initiative of Foundation Center is to reach under-resourced and underserved populations throughout the United States and in other locations around the globe, who are in need of useful information and training to become successful grantseekers. One of the ways we accomplish this goal is by designating new Funding Information Network partners in regions that have the ability to serve the nonprofit communities most in need of Foundation Center resources.

We are seeking proposals from qualified institutions (e.g. public, academic or special libraries, nonprofit resource centers, centers for innovation, community foundations, United Ways, etc.) that can help us carry out this important initiative.

Benefits Of Joining the Network

Access

Unparalleled Resources

Being a network partner means gaining access to Foundation Directory Online and more funding information resources to offer to your communities and harness for your own capacity building — and at a deep discount compared to what you would pay as an organizational subscriber.

Awareness

Brand and Program Model

As a partner, you'll have the ability to tap into the global credibility of Foundation Center's brand and enjoy enhanced visibility for your organization through the exclusive resources and learning opportunities you provide.

Assistance

Training and Guidance

In addition to Foundation Center products and training materials, network partners benefit from free in-person and online training and conferences as well as a wider network of like-minded partners.

Meet Our Program Staff

Kate Tkacik

Director of Network Engagement

kate.tkacik@candid.org

kate.tkacik@candid.org

Kate Tkacik

Director of Network Engagement

Kate is director of Network Engagement at Foundation Center. She leads the direction, growth, and deeper engagement of the Funding Information Network, a network of more than 400 local resource centers which support their nonprofit and social entrepreneurs with access to Foundation Center resources. She also oversees the GrantSpace.org website and AskUs online librarian service. In her role, Kate channels her experience as a librarian, focused on connecting social sector professionals with the quality information and training resources they need to thrive.

Kate has worked in information literacy roles and the nonprofit sector for nearly a decade, with unique experiences ranging from providing reference and information literacy to teens, college students, nonprofits, and even investment bankers. She firmly believes in the power of informed communities to drive social change. Kate holds a Bachelors and Masters of English Literature from St. Bonaventure University and a Masters in Library and Information Science from Dominican University (IL). Away from work, Kate enjoys adventures on the Internet, around her neighborhood of Brooklyn, and in the great outdoors.

Brian Schultz

Manager of the Funding Information Network

brian.schultz@candid.org

(216) 861-1933 x326

(216) 861-1933 x326

brian.schultz@candid.org

Brian Schultz

Manager of the Funding Information Network

Brian manages a network of over 400 libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that can be found across the U.S. and around the world. Brian assists network partners in providing local nonprofit communities with access to Foundation Center funding databases, nonprofit trainings, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded social sector professionals. Brian serves as an Ohio LGBTQ Funding Ambassador on behalf of Funders for LGBTQ Issues and on the United Way of Greater Cleveland funding committee for Basic Needs. Brian also serves on the board of Plexus the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. Brian is a Cleveland native with a strong love of the city and commitment to its social sector.

Do you know of an organization that would make a great Funding Information Network partner? Let us know and we will reach out.